Transforming the false into the true, I am the only one in the world who possesses the true Dharma.

The newcomer was a middle-aged man dressed in black silk clothes, with a goatee on his chin.

His slightly narrowed eyes revealed a shrewdness.

The middle-aged man stroked his goatee and looked at Xu Yan with great interest.

"Young friend, how did you discover me?"

Xu Yan lowered his long sword to the ground, his tone calm: "From the moment I started killing, your aura became somewhat unstable, and I sensed it from that time on."

The middle-aged man nodded in realization, composed himself, and asked in a slightly probing tone, "I am at the Five Elements Realm. Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"

"If I wanted to kill you, I would have done it already." Xu Yan sheathed his sword. "Now that you've shown yourself, why not state your name?"

The middle-aged man shook his head and said, "You will know my identity in the future. I just happened to be passing by Huoyun Street today and witnessed this scene. You don't need to ask any more questions. Just know that I have no ill intentions."

After saying this, the middle-aged man turned and walked towards the street outside.

Xu Yan frowned even more deeply, and said nothing more, letting the middle-aged man leave.

After the middle-aged man left, Xu Yan withdrew his gaze and fell into deep thought.

He came here to take a life, only to encounter a martial artist at the Fifth Realm, and judging from the situation, the martial artist seemed quite interested in him.

"Being stared at by a master of the Five Elements Realm, even if he says he means no harm, I don't believe him."

Xu Yan put on a straw hat, letting the rain fall, and walked towards Willow Flower Lane.

"This person's identity is mysterious. Without any clues, I can't figure out who he is. I'd better get to the Five Elements Realm as soon as possible."

Soon, Xu Yan's figure disappeared at the end of the street.

……

Willow Flower Lane.

Huang Yuxian sat in the chair, glancing at the drizzle outside the window from time to time, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

The rain had subsided considerably, but Xu Yan still hadn't returned.

She didn't know what the outcome would be, but she hoped Xu Yan would win.

Firstly, because Xu Yan is alive, she can focus on recovering from her injuries.

Secondly, she felt that although Xu Yan was a bit strange, he was still a good person.

If Xu Yan can break through to the Five Elements Realm, she has many more plans that she can start with.

"Wait another incense stick's time," Huang Yuxian murmured to herself. "If he doesn't return after that time, it means he's dead. I'll have to leave here and find a safe place to live."

Having made up her mind, Huang Yuxian got up and prepared to pack her things.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.

"No need to clean up."

Huang Yuxian was slightly taken aback, then her heart leaped with joy, and she turned to look at the source of the sound.

"Are you alright? Did it work?"

Xu Yan took off his straw hat and placed it in the corner: "You really want something to happen to me?"

Huang Yuxian hurriedly waved her hand, her nose twitching slightly as she smelled blood. She exclaimed in surprise, "You killed someone again?"

Xu Yan took off his coat and casually draped it on the table: "Two blind fools, killing them is fine too."

Huang Yuxian fell silent.

She knew who Xu Yan had killed; there was no one else besides those in charge.

However, for someone with the cultivation level of the late stage of the Transcendent Realm to kill a Transcendent Realm Perfection Realm expert, especially one who has been immersed in the Transcendent Realm for a long time, is somewhat exaggerated.

"If I hadn't met you here, I would have assumed you had some kind of powerful background."

Huang Yuxian stretched out her delicate hand and rubbed her temples, her tone complex: "It's hard to imagine what the geniuses from those powerful forces would think after seeing you."

Xu Yan pushed open the door and walked into the room: "I don't care what they think. I just want to live a good and comfortable life."

"Snapped!"

The door closed, and silence fell over the room.

"wack."

Huang Yuxian whispered something again, skillfully put the chair back together, bent her willow-like waist, and lay flat on the chair.

After sleeping on this chair for so long, it's actually not so bad. It's a bit hard, but you can fall asleep after you get used to it.

Having worried all day, sleepiness gradually crept in, and Huang Yuxian closed her eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep.

……

Inside the room, an oil lamp cast a faint glow.

Xu Yan took out three books and placed them on the table, his eyes darting around.

Smoke appeared, condensed into words, and floated in mid-air.

[Life money: 65 taels]

This is the moment when he has the most life-gold. Now Xu Yan is going to use it all to see if he can advance to the Five Aggregates Realm.

Thinking of this, Xu Yan first picked up the sandstorm leg.

This leg technique is based on true qi. When used, it can generate a whirlwind, which can not only obstruct the enemy's vision but also change between reality and illusion.

More importantly, practicing this leg technique can increase Xu Yan's speed.

After Xu Yan had looked through all the sandstorm legs, a line of smoke immediately appeared in front of his eyes.

[The Sandstorm Leg technique has been detected as fake. Consuming one or two lives can transform it into the Gale Breathless Leg technique.]

[Convert or not?]

Xu Yan did not hesitate and silently recited the word "transformation" in his mind.

The smoke dissipated, transforming into new words.

[Conversion Successful]

【Whirlwind Kick (Transcendent Realm): Initial Mastery】

[You can continue cultivating by consuming one or two life coins.]

"boom!"

A booming sound rang out in Xu Yan's mind, like a morning bell and evening drum, quickly spreading throughout his mind.

A phantom image appeared in my mind, standing in the void.

As a gentle breeze stirred, the phantom moved.

The phantom figure moved continuously, each step it took triggering a series of gusts of wind.

Within the raging winds, there was no sign of life.

Not only is it as fast as the wind, but with each step, a gust of wind sweeps over its legs, carrying unimaginable power.

"Armor penetration! It's armor penetration damage!"

After absorbing all the information, a hint of excitement flashed in Xu Yan's eyes.

The Gale-like Kick transforms true energy into a whirlwind, which can penetrate the body of anyone hit, even those wearing heavy armor.

With this skill, Xu Yan could even ignore the opponent's defense if he encountered someone who knew the Rock-Solid Body Protection Technique.

Even if the damage is limited, it is still real damage.

Using this as a base, you can use other techniques to continuously attack the areas where damage has occurred, which will surely produce remarkable results.

Xu Yan took a deep breath, suppressing the joy in her heart.

"continue!"

He wanted a complete level of skill, not just a basic level of legwork.

As the life-saving money disappeared, the smoke reappeared.

【Whirlwind Kick (Transcendent Realm): Initial Mastery → Minor Success】

[Consuming two taels of life coins allows you to continue cultivation.]

"continue!"

Xu Yan silently recited it again.

Two more taels of life-saving money disappeared, and new words emerged.

【Whirlwind Kick (Transcendent Realm): Minor Success → Major Success】

[Consuming five taels of life coins allows for further upgrades]

"Not enough, not enough!"

Xu Yan clenched his fists, and the five taels of money meant to save his life vanished in an instant.

The text vanished with a bang, and new text floated in mid-air.

【Whirlwind Kick (Transcendent Realm): Great Success → Perfection】

The moment the Gale-Slaying Kick reached its perfect form, a flood of information rushed into Xu Yan's mind.

Xu Yan closed his eyes tightly, then suddenly opened them a moment later.

"Next is the method of self-protection. What will happen if I continue to cultivate the Rock-Solid Self-Protection Technique?"